If you’re like us, Nintendo holds a special place in your heart thanks to iconic characters like Mario, Peach and Donkey Kong and multiple generations of best-selling consoles. But little did we know that outside of gaming hardware and accessories, there’s an ever-growing assortment of Nintendo-themed toys, clothes and decor. And it’s kind of a … Read more
Motorola just announced the Edge 70 smartphone, which is an ultra-thin handset that could rival the recently-launched Apple iPhone Air. It’s a bit thicker than the Air, at 5.9mm compared to 5.6mm, but the camera bump is less noticeable. As for that camera bump, the Edge 70 features a trio of 50MP camera sensors. The … Read more
It can be challenging for us humans to wrap our brains around really massive numbers. Even the scale of a million or billion is pretty hard for most people to really comprehend. So prepare yourself to think big, because scientists have recorded the largest and most distant black hole flare to date, and the numbers … Read more
Valve is bringing a helpful update to the Steam Deck, adding an option for downloading content while the screen is off. The company is calling it a display-off low-power mode. It will be enabled by default when the Steam Deck is plugged in. The handheld’s power settings can also allow it to be active while … Read more
In a case of deja vu, Stellantis is once again recalling two models of its Jeep brand plug-in hybrid SUVs. The company has recalled at least 320,000 of its Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and Jeep Wrangler 4xe cars in the US over concerns of fire risks while driving and while parked. Stellantis is also recalling … Read more
Amazon has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity that demands that the AI startup prevents its Comet browser from making purchases on Amazon, Bloomberg reports. In a blog post responding to Amazon’s letter, Perplexity claims Amazon is “bullying” the company and that its demands pose “a threat to all internet users.” In Amazon’s eyes, Comet’s … Read more
Reddit won’t escape Australia’s child social media ban. The Guardian reports that Communications Minister Anika Wells announced Reddit’s addition on Wednesday. The nation’s law, which blocks children under 16 from major social media sites, is scheduled to go into effect on December 10. Alongside Reddit, Wells said Australian streaming site Kick would also be included. … Read more
By K.H. Koehler By K.H. Koehler
Wellness in Southern California is known for trends such as juice cleanses, infrared saunas, and weeklong detox retreats that promise results but often fall short. Finding something data-driven yet restorative for high-performing professionals and creatives has remained elusive. That search has finally led Hollywood insiders to Carlsbad’s newest wellness secret, The Selah Center, where data-driven… … Read more
After a delay, Apple has announced that it’s bringing its AI-powered Live Translation feature to the European Union in December. The expansion is notable, not only because Live Translation was a key selling point of the recently released AirPods Pro 3, but also because the company warned in September that complying with the EU’s Digital … Read more